Fri February 06, 2009
Kenworth Offers Aftermarket Crew Cab Conversion
Kenworth Truck Company offers an aftermarket crew cab conversion option for Kenworth T170, T270 and T370 medium duty conventional models. The option is for the fuel oil, fire and rescue, towing and recovery, leasing and rental market and utility segments....
Tue December 02, 2008
Kenworth T800 Adds Automatic Transmission Offerings
Kenworth has introduced new automatic transmission offerings for customers in construction and short-haul applications with high horsepower requirements. Customers can now order the Kenworth T800 with Allison 4000 and 4500 series transmissions when spec’d with Cummins ISX engines, not to exceed 1,650 ft.-lbs....
Tue December 02, 2008
Kenworth Scores Well in J.D. Power’s Truck Satisfaction Study
Kenworth Truck Company received the highest ranking in customer satisfaction among Class 8 truck owners in the Over the Road and Vocational Segments, according to the new J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study released....
Sat December 20, 2008
Kenworth’s Chillicothe Plant Awarded Global Six Sigma
Kenworth Truck Company’s plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, received the Global Six Sigma award for Best Project Achievement in the Health, Safety and Environment category at the recent 2008 Global Six Sigma & Business Improvement Awards ceremony in Orlando, Fla....
Sat November 08, 2008
Peter Kiewit Sons Relies on Kenworth for Winter Games
When the Winter Olympic Games open in British Columbia in 2010, athletes and visitors will travel a spectacular 60-mi. route along Highway 99 from Horseshoe Bay to the Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Ski Area....
Wed November 05, 2008
Kenworth PremierCare Offers Air-Conditioning Service
Proper maintenance of a truck’s air conditioning system can help prevent costly repairs and keep drivers comfortable and cool during the hot temperatures of summer. Kenworth PremierCare Express Air Conditioning Services are available at participating Kenworth dealers and provide a range of services from a basic inspection to a premium 27-point inspection....
Thu November 06, 2008
Kenworth of Pennsylvania Adds New Full-Service Location
Kenworth of Pennsylvania has opened a full-service location in Clintonville, Pa., to expand customer support in western Pennsylvania. A member of the Kenworth dealer network of nearly 300 locations in the United States and Canada, the Kenworth of Pennsylvania facility is located at Exit 35 off Interstate 80, a major east/west highway that crosses Pennsylvania and connects with New York City....
Tue September 16, 2008
New Seat Material, Wood Finish Trim Part of Redesign
Kenworth introduced new finish trim accents for cabs and sleepers on its Class 8 and medium duty conventional models. The new seat insert material, called Marathon, includes a stain-resistant treatment and will be available as the standard for Kenworth’s Air-Cushion Plus, Air-Cushion Premium Plus and Steel Tool Box Plus seats, and for sofa beds in Kenworth’s 86-in....
Tue September 16, 2008
Kenworth PremierCare Offers Some PM for a Truck’s AC
Proper maintenance of a truck’s air conditioning system can help prevent costly repairs and keep drivers comfortable and cool during the hot temperatures of summer. Kenworth PremierCare Express Air Conditioning Services are available at participating Kenworth dealers and provide a range of services from a basic inspection to a premium 27-point inspection....
Sun August 24, 2008
Kenworth Medium Duty Hybrids to Enter Full Production
Kenworth will begin full production of medium duty, diesel-electric hybrid trucks this summer, the company announced. Kenworth offers the fuel-efficient, hybrid option on its new T270 Class 6 and T370 Class 7 conventional models and will produce the trucks at the PACCAR plant in Ste- Therese, Que....
